Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave Football Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Sunday 8th February, 18:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Sporting Braga sit 5th in the table after 18 games, averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per home match this season. Rio Ave are 14th after 18 games, averaging 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded on the road. Sporting Braga have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Rio Ave have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Sporting Braga have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.8 scored and 1.8 conceded away from home.

Sporting Braga frequently see both teams score at home (80%, 8/10). Rio Ave are lower on the road (30%, 3/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Corner data is available but trends are mixed — Sporting Braga see 9+ corners in 20% of home games, Rio Ave in 50% away. No strong edge in this market for this fixture.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Sporting Braga see 2+ goals in 90% of home games, Rio Ave in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Sporting Braga (5th) and Rio Ave (14th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica 34 23 11 0 74:25 +49 80
4 Sporting Braga H 34 16 11 7 64:36 +28 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
8 Vitória Guimarães 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
9 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
12 Rio Ave A 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
15 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
16 Estrela Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21

Team Form

Rio Ave have lost 50% of their away matches this season, while Sporting Braga have been more solid at home (10% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 5 (50%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Sporting Braga frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Rio Ave are less consistent on the road (30%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Sporting Braga frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Sporting Braga have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Rio Ave in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 19 (1.9 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)

Match Corners

Rio Ave frequently reach high corner counts away from home (70%), while Sporting Braga are lower at home (30%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Sporting Braga have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Rio Ave have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Sporting Braga (Home Form) Rio Ave (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Sporting Braga and Rio Ave. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

31 Aug 2025
Rio Ave
2 – 2 HT: 2-1
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
02 Mar 2025
Rio Ave
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29 Sep 2024
Sporting Braga
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Rio Ave
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
09 Mar 2024
Rio Ave
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
07 Oct 2023
Sporting Braga
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Rio Ave
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
05 Mar 2023
Sporting Braga
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Rio Ave
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11 Sep 2022
Rio Ave
2 – 3 HT: 0-2
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
17 Apr 2021
Rio Ave
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
22 Dec 2020
Sporting Braga
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
Rio Ave
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30 Jun 2020
Rio Ave
4 – 3 HT: 3-2
Sporting Braga
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Sporting Braga 1.18
Draw 9
Rio Ave 22

Half Time Result

Sporting Braga 1.44
Draw 3.1
Rio Ave 13

Double Chance

Sporting Braga or Draw 1.03
Sporting Braga or Rio Ave 1.1
Draw or Rio Ave 5.25

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.44
No 1.66

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.15
Over 2.5 1.48
Over 3.5 2.24
Under 1.5 7.2
Under 2.5 3.05
Under 3.5 1.78

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.22
Over 1.5 2.24

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.24
Over 9.5 1.43
Over 10.5 1.68
Over 11.5 2.08

Sporting Braga Goals

Over 0.5 1.04
Over 1.5 1.25

Rio Ave Goals

Over 0.5 2.1
Over 1.5 7

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.47
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Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sporting Braga vs Rio Ave?

Over 1.5 Goals — Sporting Braga see 2+ goals in 90% of home games, Rio Ave in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Sporting Braga or Rio Ave?

Sporting Braga have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Rio Ave on the road (30% wins) in Liga Portugal. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Sporting Braga and Rio Ave?

Possibly — Sporting Braga frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while Rio Ave are lower on the road (30%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Sporting Braga and Rio Ave?

Possibly — Sporting Braga frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Rio Ave are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Sporting Braga or Rio Ave?

Sporting Braga have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Rio Ave's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Sporting Braga and Rio Ave?

Possibly — Rio Ave frequently reach high corner counts away (70%), while Sporting Braga are lower at home (30%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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